Events in Italy 2026-2027

Italy is rich in traditions and festivities – from historic processions in medieval towns to music festivals along the Amalfi Coast and culinary sagre in Tuscany. From Carnival in Venice to summer festivals in Sicily, Italy offers a wide range of events full of history and joie de vivre throughout 2026/2027.

285 events found

La Notte Rosa 2027 Rimini – Program, Dates & Visitor Guide Illustrative photo
Festivals in Europe
Free

La Notte Rosa 2027 Rimini – Program, Dates & Visitor Guide

In early July 2027, Rimini and the entire Adriatic coast celebrate "La Notte Rosa," Italy's biggest summer festival. Experience 110 kilometers of coastline bathed in pink light, free open-air concerts, massive beach parties, and a breathtaking synchronized fireworks display on Friday at midnight. Free admission!

Jul 02, 2027
🇮🇹 Rimini
Festa della Bruna Matera 2027 – Procession, Chariot Destruction & Visitor Guide Illustrative photo
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Free

Festa della Bruna Matera 2027 – Procession, Chariot Destruction & Visitor Guide

On 2 July 2027, Matera celebrates the 638th Festa della Madonna della Bruna: a dawn shepherd's procession, a Cavalcata of around 100 knights, a magnificent papier-mâché Carro Trionfale and the unmissable Strazzo, when the crowd tears the chariot apart for good luck. Free admission, over 120,000 visitors expected.

Jul 02, 2027
🇮🇹 Matera
Kappa FuturFestival 2027 in Turin: Dates, Program and Tickets Illustrative photo
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Kappa FuturFestival 2027 in Turin: Dates, Program and Tickets

From 2 to 4 July 2027, Parco Dora in Turin once again becomes the stage for Kappa FuturFestival, one of Europe's biggest techno and house festivals. For three days, from noon to midnight, international electronic music takes over this striking industrial backdrop.

Jul 02, 2027
🇮🇹 Turin
GroundUP Festival Italy 2027: Jazz and Fusion in Alberobello Illustrative photo
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GroundUP Festival Italy 2027: Jazz and Fusion in Alberobello

GroundUP Festival Italy 2027 brings Snarky Puppy and international jazz and fusion artists to Alberobello, Puglia, for three days across multiple stages in the historic trulli town.

Jul 02, 2027
🇮🇹 Alberobello
Umbria Jazz 2027 in Perugia: Dates, Program and Tickets Illustrative photo
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Umbria Jazz 2027 in Perugia: Dates, Program and Tickets

From 9 to 18 July 2027, Perugia turns into one big stage for jazz, soul, funk and more at the Umbria Jazz Festival. Concerts at the Arena Santa Giuliana are complemented by numerous free performances throughout the historic old town.

Jul 09, 2027
🇮🇹 Perugia
Festino di Santa Rosalia 2027 in Palermo, Italy – Procession, Music & Fireworks Illustrative photo
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Free

Festino di Santa Rosalia 2027 in Palermo, Italy – Procession, Music & Fireworks

The Festino di Santa Rosalia 2027 takes place from 10 to 15 July in Palermo. The highlight is the night-time Triumphal Chariot procession on 14 July followed by spectacular fireworks by the sea. Admission is free.

Jul 10, 2027
🇮🇹 Palermo
Festa del Redentore Venice 2027: Festival of Lights on the Water Illustrative photo
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Free

Festa del Redentore Venice 2027: Festival of Lights on the Water

The Festa del Redentore takes place in Venice on July 17 and 18, 2027. This centuries old festival combines a floating votive bridge, a spectacular fireworks display over the Bacino di San Marco and traditional boat regattas.

Jul 17, 2027
🇮🇹 Venice
Festa del Redentore 2027: Fireworks Festival in Venice Illustrative photo
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Festa del Redentore 2027: Fireworks Festival in Venice

The Festa del Redentore 2027 brings a spectacular fireworks display to the Bacino di San Marco in Venice, accompanied by boat processions, a votive mass and historic regattas around the Giudecca.

Jul 17, 2027
🇮🇹 Venice
Lucca Summer Festival 2027 – Take That Confirmed, 30th Anniversary Illustrative photo
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Lucca Summer Festival 2027 – Take That Confirmed, 30th Anniversary

The Lucca Summer Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2027. Take That is the first confirmed act, performing "The Dreamers Tour" on 20 July 2027 at Lucca's historic city walls. More dates and acts are expected to follow.

Jul 20, 2027
🇮🇹 Lucca
Porretta Soul Festival 2027: Soul Festival in the Apennines Illustrative photo
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Porretta Soul Festival 2027: Soul Festival in the Apennines

The Porretta Soul Festival 2027 brings international soul and rhythm and blues legends to Rufus Thomas Park in Porretta Terme, deep in the Apennines between Bologna and Florence.

Jul 22, 2027
🇮🇹 Porretta Terme
Ortigia Music 2027: Electronic Music and Boat Parties in Sicily Illustrative photo
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Ortigia Music 2027: Electronic Music and Boat Parties in Sicily

Ortigia Music returns in full from July 30 to August 1, 2027, to Ortigia in Siracusa. Formerly known as Ortigia Sound System, the festival combines electronic music, boat parties at sea and a cultural program set in the historic old town.

Jul 30, 2027
🇮🇹 Siracusa
Luminaria di San Domenico Praiano 2027 (expected) – Festival of Lights & Program Illustrative photo
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Free

Luminaria di San Domenico Praiano 2027 (expected) – Festival of Lights & Program

The Luminaria di San Domenico lights up Praiano on the Amalfi Coast every early August with over 30,000 candles, fire shows and local tradition. The 2026 edition has ended; 2027 dates are not yet confirmed. Free entry.

Aug 01, 2027
🇮🇹 Praiano